Evaluation of Noise Source Emission During Operation

RAI d.o.o.
Projektiranje in ineniring
1000 Ljubljana, Dunajska 128
Akustini ineniring v Sloveniji
Tel.: +386 1 5305 280
(Acoustic Engineering in Slovenia) Fax: +386 1 5305 281
e-mail: raislo@volja.net
Investor: OTANJ THERMAL POWER PLANT, d.o.o.

Cesta Lole Ribarja 18, SI-3325 otanj
Facility: OTANJ THERMAL POWER PLANT, d.o.o.

UNIT 6
Cesta Lole Ribarja 18, SI-3325 otanj
Document number: 08-40-71
EXPERT EVALUATION OF NOISE SOURCE EMISSIONS

AT TIME OF OPERATION OF UNIT 6
Project Manager:
R. Bonjakovi, univ. dipl. ing.
Design Engineers:
D. Rodi, univ. dipl. ing.
M. Kruljac, ing.
Director:
Radivoj Bonjakovi, univ. dipl. ing
Ljubljana, 5th May 2008

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otanj Thermal Power Plant Page: 2
Unit 6 Noise Modelling
CONTENTS
1 BASIC PROJECT DATA ............................................................................................................3
1.1 INITIAL DOCUMENTS..............................................................................................................3

1.2 BASIC FACILITY DATA ...........................................................................................................3
2 PROJECT ..................................................................................................................................4
3 CALCULATION NORMS AND MEASUREMENTS.....................................................................5
4 LEGAL BASIS ...........................................................................................................................7
5 EXTENT AND METHOD OF MEASUREMENT ........................................................................ 10
5.1 USED MEASURING EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................ 15
6 WIND ROSE............................................................................................................................. 16
7 UNIT 6 NOISE SOURCES ........................................................................................................ 18
8 TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE REDUCTION.............................................................. 20
8.1 UNIT 6 BUILDINGS .............................................................................................................. 20

8.2 VENTILATION GRIDS ...................................................................................................... 24
9 CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................................... 28
10 SCHEDULES ........................................................................................................................... 29
SCHEDULE NO. 1. LAYOUT OF OTANJ THERMAL POWER PLANT AREA, CURRENT SITUATION ............. 30
SCHEDULE NO. 2. LAYOUT OF OTANJ THERMAL POWER PLANT AREA WITH INCLUDED NEW UNIT 6 AND
MAIN BUILDINGS OF THE PLANT ......................................................................................................... 34
SCHEDULE NO. 3. GRAPHICAL AND TABULAR PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF NOISE MODELLING
SOURCES UNIT 6 32
SCHEDULE NO. 4. TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE REDUCTION - DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS .... 33
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1 BASIC PROJECT DATA

1.1 Initial Documents
Modelling is based on data provided by RAI, Ltd, and data obtained from the investor
consisting of the following documents:
a) Regulations
b) Unit 6 noise sources
c) Graphic records
d) Source location records
e) Digital graphic material on CD
1.2 Basic Facility Data

This document refers to the construction of the planned thermal power plant unit
(hereinafter: Unit 6) on the existing otanj Thermal Power Plant location.
Schedule 1 is a ground plan of the current thermal power plant area.
Schedule 2 is a ground plan of the thermal power plant area, including the planned
Unit 6 and its main turbine houses.
Schedule 3 is a graphic and tabular view of the modelling results for the new Unit 6
noise sources.
Schedule 4 is a graphic and tabular view of the modelling results for the new Unit 6
noise sources.
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2 PROJECT
The detailed report on noise protection must define:

a) The suggested technical solution for protection against main noise sources
shall be planned so that sound pressure level bordering on the residential
building at control points is lower than 45 dB(A).
Noise protection measures shall be presented on the basis of acoustic
modelling in LIMA v 5.10 software and on the basis of experience completed
projects , as well as on the basis of construction and engineering projects
and provided data on main source noise levels.
b) Noise reduction shall be planned using:
- a high level of sound insulation,
- an optimal level of noise absorption, and
- noise suppression at critical (maximum) frequencies caused by membrane
resonance ("sound creates sound") and classic sound insulation and sound
absorption in the rest of the frequency area.
c) The technical solutions for noise reduction shall employ modern acoustic
materials satisfying all the demands (inflammable and climate- and weather-
proof materials).
d) Based on the technical solutions for noise reduction, an expert evaluation of
noise source emissions during the operation of Unit 6 shall be made.
The detailed report on noise protection shall consider the noise sources planned for
Unit 6.
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3 CALCULATION NORMS AND MEASUREMENTS

Acoustic measurements, modelling and detailed report preparation shall be based on
the following documents:
1. Environment Protection Act (Official Gazette of RS no. 41/2004, 39/2006),
2. Decree on Limit Values for Environment Noise Indicators (Official Gazette of
RS, no. 105/2005, 34/2008),
3. Decree on the Assessment and Management of Environmental Noise (Official
Gazette of RS, no. 121/2004),
4. Rules on Initial Measurements and Operational Monitoring of Noise Sources
and on Conditions for their Implementation (Official Gazette of RS, no.
70/1996, 45/2002),
5. Navodilo za izvedbo meritev hrupa (Guidelines for Noise Measurement),
6. Postopek za oceno merilne negotovosti (Evaluation of Measurement
Uncertainty),
7. Environmental Noise and Vibration Measurement and Standards, Williams,
Martin, 1997, Bruel&Kjear,
8. Standard SIST ISO 1996-1, 2, 3,
9. Standard ISO 1996-1:2003(E),
10. Standard ISO/DIS 1996-2,
11. VDI 3726 Schallschutz bei Gaststatten und Kegelbahnen, January 1991,
12. DIN 4109 "Schallschutz in Hochbau",
13. VDI 2571 "Schallabstrahlung von Industriebauten",
14. VDI 2714 "Schallausbreitung im Freien",
15. EN 12354-4 "Building Acoustic-Transmission of Indoor Sound to Outside",
16. Projektna naloga za redukcijo hrupa (Paper on noise reduction), by Nikola
Vlahovi otanj Thermal Power Plant , 30th July 2006 ,
17. Tehnini elaborat o vplivu obratovanja bloka 4 na hrup v okolju (Technical
detailed report on effect of Unit 4 on environmental noise) No. LFIZ-20060032-
FD, by dr. Ferdo Deelak - ZVD Ljubljana, 30th May 2006 ,
18. Tehnini elaborat o vplivu obratovanja bloka 5 na hrup v okolju (Technical
detailed report on effect of Unit 5 on environmental noise), No. LFIZ-05225-
FD, by dr. Ferdo Deelak - ZVD Ljubljana, 23rd January 2006,
19. Rezultati snemanj z akustino kamero (Acoustic camera recordings), No.
LFIZ-200600132-FD, by dr. Ferdo Deelak - ZVD Ljubljana, 28th July, 2006,
20. Rezultati meritev imisijskega obratovalnega monitoringa TE otanj (Results
of otanj Thermal Power Plant immissions operational monitoring), MILAN
VIDMAR ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Institute for Electricity
Supply Economy and Electrical Industry, Ljubljana, Environmental
Department, January 2005, No. EKO 1882,
of otanj Thermal Power Plant immission operational monitoring), MILAN
Department, February 2005, No. EKO 1929,
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Department, March 2005, No. EKO 1961,
Department, April 2005, No. EKO 1987/1,
Department, May 2005, No. EKO 2011/1,
Department, June 2005, No. EKO 2056,
Department, July 2005, No. EKO 2075,
Department, August 2005, No. EKO 2117,
Department, September 2005, No. EKO 2153,
Department, October 2005, No. EKO 2194,
Department, November 2005, No. EKO 2251,
Department, December 2005, No. EKO 2302.
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4 LEGAL BASIS
The Decree on Limit Values for Environment Noise Indicators (Official Gazette of RS,
105/2005,
34/2008), Article 4, defines four areas of noise protection according to their specific
designated use:
Noise protection area I

Protection of all peaceful natural areas in need of a higher noise protection level,
except the following areas:
- areas with traffic infrastructure,
- areas with forests: areas with forestry activity,
- areas of defence and
- areas of protection against natural and other disasters.
Noise protection area II

Protection of the following areas of designated use of space where no activity
causing disturbing environmental noise is allowed:
- areas with social infrastructure: health care areas in immediate vicinity of
hospitals, health resorts and convalescent homes,
- residential areas: pure residential areas, special purpose residential areas
and holiday home areas, and
- special areas for tourism.
Noise protection area III

Protection of the following areas of designated use of space where activity causing
less disturbing environmental noise is allowed:
- residential areas: general residential areas and residential areas with
agricultural activity,
- areas with social infrastructure: areas of education, sports, health care,
culture, public administration and religious ceremonies,
- green areas: recreational and sports areas, parks and cemeteries,
- mixed areas: all central and mixed areas and
- water areas: all areas except areas of water infrastructure and peaceful
natural areas.
Noise protection area IV
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Protection of buildings with protected premises in the following areas of detailed

designated use of space where activity causing more disturbing environmental noise
is allowed:
- special areas: other areas intended for shopping malls, fairgrounds and fun
fairs (e.g. racing tracks, merry-go-rounds, sports shooting ranges) and
other similar areas, namely areas of production activities: industrial areas,
agricultural production areas and production areas,
- all areas with traffic infrastructure,
- all areas with communication infrastructure,
- all areas with energy infrastructure,
- all areas with environmental infrastructure,
- water areas: all areas with water infrastructure, areas with mineral
resources: all areas intended for mineral resource mining,
- all agricultural areas except peaceful natural areas,
- areas with forests: all areas intended for forestry activity and all forest
areas except peaceful natural areas,
- areas of defence: all areas if noise is not produced as a result of country
defence training or protection against natural and other disasters, and
- areas of protection against natural and other disasters: all areas if noise is
not produced as a result of country defence training or protection against
natural and other disasters.
The above mentioned areas correspond to the following noise indicator threshold and
critical values for Ld, Lv, Ln, Ldvn.
Noise protection Ln (dBA) Ldvn (dBA)

area
Area IV 65 75
Area III 50 60
Area II 45 55
Area I 40 50
Table 1: Noise indicator threshold values for Ln and Ldvn in individual noise protection
areas.
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Noise protection Ln (dBA) Ldvn (dBA)

area
Area IV 80 80
Area III 59 69
Area II 53 63
Area I 47 57
Table 2: Noise indicator critical values for Ln and Ldvn in individual noise protection
areas.
Noise protection Ld (dBA) Lv (dBA) Ln (dBA) Ldvn (dBA)

area
Area IV 73 68 63 73
Area III 58 53 48 58
Area II 52 47 42 52
Area I 47 42 37 47
Table 3: Noise indicator threshold levels for L d, Lv, Ln and Ldvn caused by a device,
plant or airport which is not a major airport, heliport, transhipment facility or open
parking lot.
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5 EXTENT AND METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

Acoustic parameter control measurements of the thermal power plant noise levels
have been carried out by means of a precise Bruel & Kjaer sound level meter, type
2260.
The sound level meter is in accordance with ISO standards.
The sound level meter had been calibrated at 8 control measuring points in otanj.
No. Measuring point location
1 Akereva cesta 16
2 Cankarjeva 36
3 otanj Post Office

Akereva cesta 5
4 In front of the manor
5 Gorika cesta 7
6 otanj Medical Centre

Trg Joeta Lampreta 1
7 Cankarjeva 7
8 Lokovica 125
Table 3: Table of reference control measurement points
The technical solutions for noise reduction are based on the data from the sound
pressure level measurements, FFT analysis and acoustic camera recordings
prepared by RAI, Ltd, and The Institute of Occupational Safety Ljubljana (ZVD).
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Noise level acoustic parameter measurements carried out by RAI, Ltd, have been
taken with a precise Bruel & Kjaer sound level meter, type 2260. The meter is in
accordance with ISO standards. Measurements with previously calibrated meter
have been carried out at several points inside the otanj Thermal Power Plant and
in the neighbouring settlements of otanj and Lokovica.
The technical solutions for noise reduction are based on the data from the acoustic
parameter measurements of sound pressure level, FFT analysis and acoustic
camera recordings prepared by The Institute of Occupational Safety Ljubljana (ZVD).
Measured are the current equivalent sound pressure values on A- and L-scale of the
1/3 octave band frequency spectrum. Recorded are the middle equivalent sound
pressure values.
Noise level is calculated using the following formula:
p(t )
L 20 log
p0
The equivalent noise level Leq is the continuous noise level calculated for a specific
time interval T, equal by sound wave energy to the noise measured. Based on the
measured values at measuring points, the sound level meter automatically calculates
the equivalent noise level Leq using the following formula:
1 T p t 2
Leq 10 log a dt
T 0 p0
where:
T = time of measurement at specific point: T = t2 t1 (t1 = start, t2 = end of
measurement)
pa(t) = sound pressure level A for a specific time
p0 = reference sound pressure level (20 Pa)
The measured equivalent noise levels are not directly comparable to the highest
acceptable values because specificities of the measuring area must be taken into
consideration. The measured values are the basis for the estimation of noise level
where eventual harmonious tones and repetition of extreme impulse values need to
be considered.
The estimation of average level is calculated from the equivalent noise level which
needs to be corrected by sound correction KT and impulse correction KI, and
correction K3 in relation to the existing basic environmental noise level according to
U.J6.043. using the following formula:
Lr ,i LA,T KT K I K3
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The noise spectrum is usually measured with the 1/3 octave frequency band which is
the best approximation to hearing response. In case of harmonious tones evaluated
by means of spectral analysis, noise level is estimated more strictly. For level
differences in two adjacent tones in the frequency spectrum that are higher than 5
20 dB and depending on the number of harmonious tones, the correction KT from 2 to
6 dB is calculated.
If in a specific time interval there is a notable impulse noise level growth L Aleq in
relation to the total level LAeq, this difference is added as KI. If the difference is less
than 2, impulse correction is ignored. If the difference between the measured noise
levels and the basic surrounding noise levels is less than 10 dB, correction K3 (see
table) is used. The correction amounts from 0.5 to 3 dB and is subtracted from the
measured noise level.
The estimated noise level Lr,TN is an estimation of the average noise level rounded to
an integer value for the duration of the chosen period TN. It is calculated from several
estimations in chronological sequence for the average level Lr,i on the basis of the
measurements of the typical environmental noise load using the following formula:
1
Lr ,TN 10 log 10 r ,i t0,i
0.1L
i TN
TN = Daytime period for which the estimated noise level Lr,TN is calculated.
t0,i = Time interval of the ith measurement for the calculation of equivalent level
L(eq,i) which is the same as the duration of the typical load.
Indicator of daytime noise level Ld

Ld is the daytime noise level estimated for the time period between 7 am and 7 pm.
Evening-time noise level Lv

Lv is the evening-time noise level estimated for the time period between 7 pm and 11
pm.
Night-time noise level Ln
Ln is the night-time noise level estimated for the time period between 11 pm and 6
am.
The combined indicator of daytime, evening-time and night-time noise levels is
calculated using the following formula:
1
Ldvn 10 log
12 10 Ld /10 4 10 Lv /10 8 10 Ln /10
24
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When measuring and calculating the sound power of individual sources, the following
relations are needed for the calculation of the necessary noise reduction:
p2
PA I S dS for sound power and I S for sound intensity,
c
PA
which indicate sound power level: Lw 10 log in dBA.
PAO
The expected sound pressure level of direct sound after the reduction of individual
noise sources for the closest building on the land registry map and measurements on
the field, air absorption ignored, is calculated using the following formula:
Ls Lw DI K 0 DS Di L
D i DS DL DBM DD DG
Lw = Sound power level of the source

DI = Directivity index
K0 = Dimension of space angle (surface reflection effect)
DS = Drop in sound pressure (attenuation) due to distance, calculated using the
following formula:
S2
DS 10 log 4 m2
S0
Sm = Distance from source to observed point (building's faade)

S0 = Distance from source to reference point (1 m from ventilation grids)
DL = Air absorption factor, calculated using the following formula: DL L S m
L = Air absorption coefficient
DBM = Ground and meteorological attenuation, calculated using the following
formula:
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2 hm 300
DBM 4.8 17 0
Sm S m
hm = Middle diagonal height above ground

DG = Pollution factor, calculated using the following formula: DG 0.05 sG
SG = Largest distance of two adjacent buildings from the source of noise
(suction ventilation grids) to the residential building (building 1 and building 2)
L = Acoustic experiential reserve
LS = Sound pressure level at measuring point
Total sound pressure level at measuring point is calculated using the following
formula:
LSU LSi
where:
LSi = Sound pressure level at measuring point of the n th source.
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5.1 Used Measuring Equipment
- Bruel & Kjaer sound level meter, model 2260D,

- Bruel & Kjaer data analysis software QALIFIER Type 7830,
- Bruel & Kjaer data analysis software DIRAC,
- HP laptop, model NX6125,
- Bruel & Kjaer modelling software LIMA 5.10 B,
- wind rose.
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6 WIND ROSE
The bellow drawing represents the wind rose for the otanj Thermal Power Plant
made on the basis of accessible data (points 2.20 to 2.31) for the most unfavourable
effect of average weather conditions in otanj.
The diagram shows that the most frequent direction of wind is 292 (WNW).
This direction of wind contributes greatly to noise propagation from the otanj
Thermal Power Plant toward the settlement of otanj.
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The weather parameters with the greatest effect on noise propagation are: Air
temperature, relative air humidity, wind velocity and the most frequent direction of
wind.
Table 2 shows the relevant meteorological parameters acquired on the basis of
accessible data (points 2.20 to 2.31).
Mean
Mean monthly Highest Most
Relative monthly
air wind frequent
Month humidity wind
temperature velocity wind
[%] velocity
[C] [m/s] direction
[m/s]
1 -1.8 72 4.9 1.3 WNW
2 -2.5 71 7.3 1.0 WNW
3 3.2 71 4.7 1.1 WNW
4 9.1 70 7.3 1.6 WNW
5 14.7 71 5.0 1.3 WNW
6 18.1 67 6.1 1.5 WNW
7 19.3 77 4.9 1.2 WNW
8 17.0 82 4.6 1.0 W
9 15.2 83 4.6 1.0 W
10 10.3 86 5.7 0.9 WNW
11 3.9 87 5.2 0.9 WNW
12 -1.4 81 6.2 1.0 WNW
AVERAGE 8.8 76.5 5.5 1.2 WNW
Table 4: Relevant meteorological parameters for the otanj Thermal Power Plant
The acoustic calculations and isobel map are based on average annual values of
meteorological parameters.
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7 UNIT 6 NOISE SOURCES

The results of measurements and estimations of acoustic parameters of predominant
noise sources for Unit 6 modelling are shown in the table below.
Noise source Sound power level (dBA)
Draught fan A 122
Draught fan B 122
Fan blower A 123
Fan blower B 123
Main transformer 107
Cooling tower 118
Table 5: Sound power levels of main noise sources
Max. frequency
Measurement point, noise source or Leq Lw component
operation mode (dBA) (dBA)
Hz L (dB)
Ca. 10 m from steam discharge 92 120 3.15 k 86
Ca. 7 m from steam discharge 89 114 250 81
Table 6: Noise levels and noise powers during start-up (occasionally)

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Linterior
Room (noise sources)
(dBA)
Turbine house, point 12 (generator, steam turbines HP, LP, MP) 91
Condensation (feed-water pumps, condensate pumps, main cooling water

92
pumps, heat exchangers, condenser)
Boiler house, point 0 (mills with electromotor, reducers and Voight

90
clutches, fan blowers)
Boiler house, point 12, circulation pumps 85
Boiler house, point 20 (coal feeders, heaters) 82
Table 7: Noise levels in individual rooms
Important noise sources are fan blower blades of the boiler house point 40. The
sound power of individual blades is between 95 and 105 dBA (depending on
openness and function) while the entire faade wall is an additional noise source.
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8 TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE REDUCTION

To bring the noise levels to the legally acceptable levels, the following technical
measures for noise reduction are planned.
8.1 Unit 6 Buildings
8.1.1 Acoustic Model

The noise sources inside Unit 6 buildings of the thermal power plant are the source
of a specific sound pressure level which penetrates into the structure of the building
and spreads into the surrounding environment.
8.1.2 Expected Sound Pressure Level in Unit 6

The total sound pressure power level in the facility is

Lp 10 log 100.1 Li
where:
Lp = Expected level of sound pressure in a closed room due to several noise
sources
Li = Sound pressure level of individual noise source
The noise levels inside Unit 6 of the thermal power plant are shown in Table 7.
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8.1.3 Acceptable Sound Pressure Level Radiated by Unit 6 Faade
LW L S K 0 K QF DS DW L
LW = Acceptable sound pressure level radiated from facility's faade

LS = Acceptable noise level at measuring point
Sm = Distance from source facility's faade to measuring point facility 1
S0 = Distance from source facility's faade to reference point (1 m from
faade)
DS = Drop in sound pressure (attenuation) due to distance from source
S m2
DS 10 log 4 2

S0
K0 = Reflection factor of surrounding buildings

L = Correction factor for other factors (wind, temperature, etc.)
KQF = Correction factor:
0 0 2 S4
KQF 8.6 log 2 m
180 s b h

DW = Effect of wind direction

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ITEM VALUE COMMENT
LS 45 dB Acceptable noise level at measuring point
K0 +3 dB Reflection factor of surrounding buildings
Sm 180 m Distance from source to measuring point facility 1
S0 1m Distance from source facility's faade to reference point

(1 m from faade)
DS 54.2 dB Drop in sound pressure (attenuation)
0 65 Horizontal angle of the surface toward building
0 9 Vertical angle of the surface toward building
s 65 m Vertical distance to building
b 190 m Unit 6 facility width
h 55 m Unit 6 facility height
KQF 5.39 dB Correction factor (addition B VDI 2714)
DW -4 dB Effect of wind direction
L 5 dB Correction factor
LW 82 dB Acceptable sound pressure level radiated from facility's

faade
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8.1.4 Unit 6 Faade Minimal Insulation Power

The insulation power of facility's faade which reduces noise level in the facility to the
desired level is calculated using the following formula:
RW Lp LW 4 10 logSi
RW = Facility's faade minimal insulation power

Lp = Sound pressure level in the facility
LW = Acceptable sound power level radiated from facility's faade
SI = Surface of chosen facility faade
The propagation of noise from Unit 6 shall be limited by means of a suitable wall
construction. A high level of wall sound insulation shall be necessary, namely from
ca. 60 dB onward, and a high level of noise absorption which shall reduce noise in
the building by 8 12 dB.
We suggest acoustic blocks along the reinforced concrete walls to the height of 5 m.
Acoustic blocks shall be separated from the concrete floors and walls by anti-
vibration elements shown in Chapter 10 (Schedule 4), sheets 5 and 9.
Acoustic characteristics, sound insulation and noise absorption of the blocks are
shown in Chapter 10 (Schedule 4), sheets 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.
Above the given point we plan acoustic shipbuilding panels, thickness 50 100 mm,
along the planned reinforced concrete wall and final ceiling. The mentioned panels
are described under item 2.4.3. Between the acoustic blocks and concrete wall, and
between the acoustic shipbuilding panels and concrete wall, sound insulation is
planned. Acoustic characteristics (of sound insulation and absorption) and anti-
vibration elastic elements are shown in Chapter 10 (Schedule 4), sheets 5, 8 and 10.
Item Value Comment
Lp 98 dBA Expected sound pressure level in Unit 6
LW 82 dBA Acceptable sound pressure level radiated from Unit 6

building's faade
SI 12,000 m2 Unit 6 faade surface
RW 60 dB Minimal insulation power of Unit 6 faade

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8.2 VENTILATION GRIDS
8.2.1 Acoustic Model

The ventilation grids on the facility's faade are modelled as a complicated punctual
noise source at 40 m above ground. The noise caused by this source propagates
unimpeded in all directions.
8.2.2 Expected Sound Pressure Level on the Surface of a Suction Grid

The expected noise level on an individual edge surface of a room with known noise
level is calculated using the following formula:
LW LW ' 10 logS / S0
LW = Expected sound pressure level on monitored surface

LW' = Expected noise level inside an enclosed space
S = Size of surfaces radiating noise
S0 = Surface unit 1 m2
Item Value Comment
LW' 100 dBA Expected noise level
S 200 m2 Total size of suction surfaces
S0 1 m2
LW 110 125 dBA Expected sound pressure level on the surface of a suction
grid
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8.2.3 Expected Sound Pressure Level on Residential Building's Faade

The expected noise level at measuring point at specific distance from surface noise
source:
LS LW 8 20 log S DI K0 L
LS = Noise level of surface noise source

LW = Expected sound pressure level at measuring point
S = Distance between surface noise source and measuring point
DI = Surface directivity factor due to different radiation angle
K0 = Reflection effect from surrounding buildings
L = Correction factor for other effects (wind, temperature, etc.)
Item Value Comment
LW 100 dBA Expected noise level on suction surfaces
S 180 m Distance between noise source and faade
DI -5 dBA Surface directivity factor
K0 3 dBA Reflection effect from existing buildings
L 5 7 dBA Correction factor for other factors (wind, temperature, etc.)
Ls 50 65 Expected sound pressure level on the residential building's

faade
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8.2.4 Noise Reduction of Unit 6 Fan Blower

To reduce the noise coming from the fan blower, sound insulated, easily removable
panel cabs with middle sound insulation value of 25 dB shall be installed.
The cab is easily removable allowing service checks and maintenance of the fan and
motor by opening or removing individual panels.
The coating of the sound insulated cab is made of shipbuilding steel sheets
varnished with colour from the industrial RAL system.
Reactive-absorptive noise suppressors are planned on holes for air suction and
exhaust for the cooling of the electro motors and drive.
The cab sound insulation consists of anti-vibration, insulating and absorptive
sandwiches.
The interior cab coating (protection of sound insulation) is made of elliptical
perforated corrosion resistant shipbuilding plates.
All details concerning the technological demands of construction and function of the
sound insulated cab must be agreed upon and approved (signed) by the investor
before the beginning of the construction.
Machine or Technical data

device
Unit 6 fan blower Qv = 1,062,000 m3/h; P = 1,950 kW; rpm = 990; 23 blades
Table 11: Technical data on fan blowers
The suction grids for the boiler house air of the Unit 6 fan blower shall be equipped
with reactive-absorptive noise suppressor with middle sound insulation value of 15
dB.
The installation of the noise suppressor is planned on the existing air suction pipe.
The coating of the reactive-absorptive noise suppressor is made of galvanized
shipbuilding plates, varnished with a coat of the investor's choice.
The sound insulation of the reactive-absorptive noise suppressor consists of anti-
vibration and absorptive non-flammable materials for acoustic chambers.
The shipbuilding reactive-resonant noise suppressor creates a minimal drop in
pressure and has therefore no effect on the operation of the system.
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8.2.5 Noise Reduction of Unit 6 Draught Fan

To reduce the noise coming from the draught fan, sound insulated, easily removable
panel cabs with middle sound insulation value of 25 dB shall be installed.
Cab dimensions: 15.2 x 4.9 x 7.7 m, 2 pieces.
The cab is easily removable allowing service checks and maintenance of the fan and
motor by opening or removing individual panels.
The coating of the sound insulated cab is made of shipbuilding steel sheets,
varnished with final colour in the industrial RAL system.
Reactive-absorptive noise suppressors are planned on holes for air suction and
exhaust for the cooling of the electro motors and drive.
The cab sound insulation consists of anti-vibration, insulating and absorptive
sandwiches.
The interior cab coating (protection of sound insulation) is made of elliptical
perforated corrosion resistant shipbuilding plates.
All details concerning the technological demands of construction and function of the
sound insulated cab must be agreed upon and approved (signed) by the investor
before the beginning of the construction.
Machine or Technical data

device
Unit 6 draught Qv = 900,000 990,000 m3/h (540,000 ft3/min); p = 932.8 Pa

fan (93 mm VS = 4 inch VS); rpm = 990, no. of blades = 20; P =
5,600 kW;
Table 12: Technical data on draught fans
The suction grids for outside air of the Unit 6 draught fan shall be equipped with
reactive-absorptive noise suppressor on the inside of the faade wall with middle
sound insulation value of 15 dB.
The installation of the noise suppressor is planned on the existing square air suction
pipe.
The coating of the reactive-absorptive noise suppressor is made of galvanized
shipbuilding plates, varnished with a top coat of the investor's choice.
The sound insulation of the reactive-absorptive noise suppressor consists of anti-
vibration and absorptive non-flammable materials for acoustic chambers.
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9 CONCLUSION
Noise modelling in the new part of the otanj Thermal Power Plant, Unit 6, is carried
out on the basis of the acoustic power of noise sources and technical solutions for
noise reduction of all the sources.
The noise reduction of all sources located in the immediate vicinity of residential
buildings in planned on modern methods and solutions based on:
- high levels of sound insulation,
- noise reduction on critical (maximum) frequencies with membrane resonance
("sound creates sound"), and
- optimal noise absorption on the interior coating of Unit 6.
All acoustic materials are modern, durable, fireproof, weatherproof and resistant to
the microclimate conditions of Unit 6 geographical area.
The majority of sound insulated materials is used in noise reduction in shipbuilding
and is internationally attested.
All technical solutions of noise protection for noise source modelling of Unit 6 are
constituted so as to lower the noise level at control measuring points to 45 dB(A).
The acoustic calculations have been carried out by means of a computer system for
modelling of noise propagation through the surrounding areas (LIMA, type 7812, v.
5.10).
Noise propagation modelling has been carried out in accordance with ISO 9313-2.
After the PGD (building permit design) for Unit 6 is prepared, acoustic calculations
will be carried out again taking into consideration all the orifices on the outer building
walls (doors, windows, ventilation channels, pipelines, etc.). Next, acoustic technical
solutions for noise reduction in relation to the above-mentioned orifices will be
presented.
The above mentioned acoustic modelling and technical solutions for noise protection
are reliable provided all their segments are taken into consideration. In case of use of
different materials or adaptations of the technical solutions, these acoustic models
will cease to be reliable, therefore we will not be able to take responsibility for them.
For RAI:
Darko Rodi, univ. dipl. ing.

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10 SCHEDULES
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Schedule No. 1. Layout of otanj Thermal Power Plant area, current

situation
10.1
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Schedule No. 2. Layout of otanj Thermal Power Plant area with

included new Unit 6 and main buildings of the plant
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Schedule No. 3. Graphical and tabular presentation of the results of

noise modelling sources Unit 6
UNIT 6 NOISE MODELLING
Schedules 4
Technical Solutions for
Noise Reduction Page: 48
Schedule No. 4. Technical solutions for noise reduction - drawings and

specifications
Schedules 4
ACOUSTIC BLOCK, TYPE AB-02 WITH MINERAL WOOL OR SIMILAR
Frekvencija = Frequency
Koeficijent apsorpcije = Absorption coefficient
Schedules 4
Schedules 4
Schedules 4
ACOUSTIC BLOCK, TYPE AB-01 WITHOUT MINERAL WOOL OR SIMILAR
Schedules 4
Schedules 4
Indeks zvune izolacije = Sound insulation index
Schedules 4
Schedules 4
ACOUSTIC PANELS, TYPE RS-6 OR SIMILAR
ANTI-VIBRATION
EL. NELSON OR
SIMILAR
RS-6 PANEL
OR SIMILAR
ANTI-VIBRATION
EL. AVT 40-20-
2000 OR SIMILAR
CONCRETE FLOOR
Schedules 4
ANTI-VIBRATION BRACKET FOR JOINING ACOUSTIC WALL MADE OF

ACOUSTIC BLOCKS WITH LOAD-BEARING WALL
INFLAMMABLE ANTI-VIBRATION ELASTIC ELEMENT,

TYPE AVT NE 80-200
Schedules 4
ANTI-VIBRATION BRACKET FOR TOP JOINT OF ACOUSTIC PANEL

TYPE AVT NE 40-100
Schedules 4
ANTI-VIBRATION BRACKET FOR SUPPORTING BOTTOM JOINT OF ACOUSTIC

PANEL

TYPE AVT NE 40-20-600/2000 OR SIMILAR
INOX SHEETMETAL
ELASTIC
MATERIAL
NOVIAR
Schedules 4
ANTI-VIBRATION BRACKET FOR SUPPORTING BOTTOM HORIZONTAL BOND

BEAM OF ACOUSTIC WALL MADE OF ACOUSTIC BLOCKS
INFLAMMABLE ANTI-VIBRATION ELASTIC ELEMENT, TYPE AVT 200X200X2 OR

SIMILAR
ELASTIC MATERIAL
NOVIAR
INOX SHEETMETAL
CROSS-SECTION

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Investor: OTANJ THERMAL POWER PLANT, d.o.o.

Facility: OTANJ THERMAL POWER PLANT, d.o.o.

Document number: 08-40-71

EXPERT EVALUATION OF NOISE SOURCE EMISSIONS

Radivoj Bonjakovi, univ. dipl. ing

Ljubljana, 5th May 2008

1.1 INITIAL DOCUMENTS..............................................................................................................3

3 CALCULATION NORMS AND MEASUREMENTS.....................................................................5

4 LEGAL BASIS ...........................................................................................................................7

5 EXTENT AND METHOD OF MEASUREMENT ........................................................................ 10

5.1 USED MEASURING EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................ 15

7 UNIT 6 NOISE SOURCES ........................................................................................................ 18

8 TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE REDUCTION.............................................................. 20

8.1 UNIT 6 BUILDINGS .............................................................................................................. 20

1 BASIC PROJECT DATA

1.2 Basic Facility Data

The detailed report on noise protection must define:

3 CALCULATION NORMS AND MEASUREMENTS

VIDMAR ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Institute for Electricity

Noise protection area I

Noise protection area II

Noise protection area III

Protection of buildings with protected premises in the following areas of detailed

Noise protection Ln (dBA) Ldvn (dBA)

Noise protection Ln (dBA) Ldvn (dBA)

Noise protection Ld (dBA) Lv (dBA) Ln (dBA) Ldvn (dBA)

5 EXTENT AND METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

No. Measuring point location

3 otanj Post Office

4 In front of the manor

6 otanj Medical Centre

Table 3: Table of reference control measurement points

Indicator of daytime noise level Ld

Evening-time noise level Lv

Lw = Sound power level of the source

Sm = Distance from source to observed point (building's faade)

hm = Middle diagonal height above ground

5.1 Used Measuring Equipment

- Bruel & Kjaer sound level meter, model 2260D,

1 -1.8 72 4.9 1.3 WNW

2 -2.5 71 7.3 1.0 WNW

3 3.2 71 4.7 1.1 WNW

4 9.1 70 7.3 1.6 WNW

5 14.7 71 5.0 1.3 WNW

6 18.1 67 6.1 1.5 WNW

7 19.3 77 4.9 1.2 WNW

8 17.0 82 4.6 1.0 W

9 15.2 83 4.6 1.0 W

10 10.3 86 5.7 0.9 WNW

11 3.9 87 5.2 0.9 WNW

12 -1.4 81 6.2 1.0 WNW

AVERAGE 8.8 76.5 5.5 1.2 WNW

7 UNIT 6 NOISE SOURCES

Noise source Sound power level (dBA)

Draught fan A 122

Draught fan B 122

Fan blower A 123

Fan blower B 123

Main transformer 107

Cooling tower 118

Table 5: Sound power levels of main noise sources

Ca. 10 m from steam discharge 92 120 3.15 k 86

Ca. 7 m from steam discharge 89 114 250 81